In a thrilling Club World Cup match in Charlotte, Chelsea defeated 10-man Benfica 4-1 after a weather delay forced a lengthy stoppage. Chelsea took the lead in the second half through Reece James, but Benfica equalized late with a penalty from Ángel Di María. The game went into extra time where Chelsea showcased their power, scoring three goals in rapid succession. This victory not only demonstrated Chelsea's offensive capabilities but also set the stage for their upcoming quarterfinal clash against Brazil's Palmeiras.
Chelsea's impressive performance in extra time highlights their resilience and offensive strength, showcasing their ability to score three goals in a short nine-minute span.
Despite being reduced to ten men, Benfica managed to equalize late in the regular time, demonstrating their fighting spirit, ultimately still falling short against Chelsea.
The match was significantly affected by a nearly two-hour weather delay, which tested both teams' mental and physical preparedness coming into the extra time.
Reece James opened the scoring for Chelsea and was pivotal in maintaining the team's momentum leading into the high-stakes extra-time periods.
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